News & Notes
Welcome to our “News & Notes” blog!
Here you can find all the latest updates on what’s happening at Community Church Oshkosh.
Here you can find all the latest updates on what’s happening at Community Church Oshkosh.
General Announcements
Bless a Family gifts are due back THIS SUNDAY! If you picked up a tag off the tree in the lobby, please wrap and return your gifts by this Sunday, December 3rd.
Join us on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month for a time of Worship & Prayer together as a church family. Our next gathering will be at 6:30pm on December 5th. Childcare is provided for kids 5 and under. Please sign up for childcare HERE.
Perspectives Class is being offered at Community Church Fond du Lac beginning January 9, 2024. This 15 week class meets every Tuesday 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Perspectives is a study program rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose. Registration is available online at Perspectives.org (discounted registration is available).
Join us in celebration of the Savior's birth. Christmas Eve services will be at 1pm | 3pm | 5pm. Online services will be available at community-church.com/live. There will be no Sunday morning services on Christmas Eve day.
Did you lose something? We may have found it. Please stop by the lost & found in the hallway by the bathrooms. Anything not claimed will be donated on December 15th.
Join us on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month for a time of Worship & Prayer together as a church family. Our next gathering will be at 6:30pm on December 5th. Childcare is provided for kids 5 and under. Please sign up for childcare HERE.
Perspectives Class is being offered at Community Church Fond du Lac beginning January 9, 2024. This 15 week class meets every Tuesday 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Perspectives is a study program rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose. Registration is available online at Perspectives.org (discounted registration is available).
Join us in celebration of the Savior's birth. Christmas Eve services will be at 1pm | 3pm | 5pm. Online services will be available at community-church.com/live. There will be no Sunday morning services on Christmas Eve day.
Did you lose something? We may have found it. Please stop by the lost & found in the hallway by the bathrooms. Anything not claimed will be donated on December 15th.
Groups
AfterParty Christmas Celebration is Saturday, December 9 from 5:00-9:00. We will be meeting at Pastor Karl and Heather Kramer's home to enjoy dinner together, play Live Clue, have an ugly sweater contest, and do a $10 gift exchange. AfterParty is a group open for any adults, ages 25-40. Sign up before December 8th at community-church.com/afterparty.
Celebrate Recovery meets Friday evenings from 6-8pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 808 N. Main Street Oshkosh. Come find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hangups and live the life God desires for you to live. CLICK HERE for additional information.
Celebrate Recovery meets Friday evenings from 6-8pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 808 N. Main Street Oshkosh. Come find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hangups and live the life God desires for you to live. CLICK HERE for additional information.
Young Adult
Young Adults Ministry meets on Tuesday evenings for adults age 18-28. CLICK HERE for more information.
Community Kids
Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services. Community Kids Unlimited will be available at the 8:30am service.
Sunday, December 3rd Community Kids PreK class will be having a PJ Party! Children are encouraged to wear PJs to church and bring in new PJs to donate to the Foster Care Closet.
Welcome in the Christmas season with Community Kids at our Christmas Celebration event this Sunday, December 3rd from 2-4pm. There will be worship, activities, and hot chocolate! Please register so we can plan accordingly at community-church.com/events.
Play & Praise is December 4th. Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us each month. CLICK HERE for more information.
Looking for a fun way to connect with your children and serve the Oshkosh community? Join Community Kids as they head to Bethel Homes on December 10th to sing Christmas carols and hand out Christmas cards to the residents. For more information and to register online, go to community-church.com/events.
Community Kids Foundations Schedule
December 3 - Community Kids Choir
December 10 - Community Kids Choir
December 17 - Community Kids Choir Leads Worship
Sunday, December 3rd Community Kids PreK class will be having a PJ Party! Children are encouraged to wear PJs to church and bring in new PJs to donate to the Foster Care Closet.
Welcome in the Christmas season with Community Kids at our Christmas Celebration event this Sunday, December 3rd from 2-4pm. There will be worship, activities, and hot chocolate! Please register so we can plan accordingly at community-church.com/events.
Play & Praise is December 4th. Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us each month. CLICK HERE for more information.
Looking for a fun way to connect with your children and serve the Oshkosh community? Join Community Kids as they head to Bethel Homes on December 10th to sing Christmas carols and hand out Christmas cards to the residents. For more information and to register online, go to community-church.com/events.
Community Kids Foundations Schedule
December 3 - Community Kids Choir
December 10 - Community Kids Choir
December 17 - Community Kids Choir Leads Worship
CSM
Middle School Students!
There are still spots available to join us on a Mission Trip this Summer. We are planning to serve the city of Minneapolis while partnering with a local church in the area. We will have opportunities to serve the homeless, kids in the community, and any of the needs of the local church. Check out the events page at community-church.com/events for more information and to sign up.
December Events
December 20th - CSM Christmas Party
December 27th - NO CSM
There are still spots available to join us on a Mission Trip this Summer. We are planning to serve the city of Minneapolis while partnering with a local church in the area. We will have opportunities to serve the homeless, kids in the community, and any of the needs of the local church. Check out the events page at community-church.com/events for more information and to sign up.
December Events
December 20th - CSM Christmas Party
December 27th - NO CSM
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Join us as we kick off a new series this Sunday, Comfort & Joy. For a season that’s known for comfort and joy it’s not always the most comfortable or the most joyful. Join us as we kick off the Christmas season and discover some much needed Christmas cheer. Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 11am.
We will be celebrating the Lord's Supper during the morning services. Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult. Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services.
Here are the songs we will be singing:
Joy To The World - Hillsong
Hope Has A Name - Passion
How Beautiful - Essential Worship
Greater Still - Essential Worship
King Of Kings - Hillsong Worship
The cafe will be open and serving Breakfast Burritos & Taco Soup this Sunday. Stop in and support the CSM Mission Trip to Camp Barnabas.
We will be celebrating the Lord's Supper during the morning services. Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult. Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services.
Here are the songs we will be singing:
Joy To The World - Hillsong
Hope Has A Name - Passion
How Beautiful - Essential Worship
Greater Still - Essential Worship
King Of Kings - Hillsong Worship
The cafe will be open and serving Breakfast Burritos & Taco Soup this Sunday. Stop in and support the CSM Mission Trip to Camp Barnabas.
Foundations
Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult. For the semester of classes offered, go to community-church.com/foundations.
Community Kids (Nursery – 4th Grade)
Community Kids Choir
The Bridge (5th - 7th Grade)
Lori Jacobson is teaching a class on the Foundation of Church Life.
CSM - High School (Grades 8th - 12th)
Join us as we encounter God's word together. We will be meeting in the office lounge.
Life in Babylon – Human Dignity (Worship Center)
What makes humans so unique out of all other creation? When does human life begin? When does it end? Join us as we seek to think Christianly about things like abortion, physician’s assisted suicide, and the unique dignity that all human beings hold.
Legacy Planning with Alan Cleveland (Room 1)
Unless Jesus returns first, we will all die. We are dust and to dust we shall return. How are we to plan for the end of our lives? Why is it important to have a will? What does Legacy Giving look like? How do you plan a funeral? Join us for this class as we discuss these sorts of questions!
Community Kids (Nursery – 4th Grade)
Community Kids Choir
The Bridge (5th - 7th Grade)
Lori Jacobson is teaching a class on the Foundation of Church Life.
CSM - High School (Grades 8th - 12th)
Join us as we encounter God's word together. We will be meeting in the office lounge.
Life in Babylon – Human Dignity (Worship Center)
What makes humans so unique out of all other creation? When does human life begin? When does it end? Join us as we seek to think Christianly about things like abortion, physician’s assisted suicide, and the unique dignity that all human beings hold.
Legacy Planning with Alan Cleveland (Room 1)
Unless Jesus returns first, we will all die. We are dust and to dust we shall return. How are we to plan for the end of our lives? Why is it important to have a will? What does Legacy Giving look like? How do you plan a funeral? Join us for this class as we discuss these sorts of questions!
Online
Sunday service is available via live stream at 8:30 & 10am.
Website: community-church.com/live
YouTube: youtube.com/communitychurch
Roku or Apple TV App: Community Church Oshkosh
If you are new and joining us online, please go to community-church.com/welcome to fill out the form. We would love to connect with you.
Website: community-church.com/live
YouTube: youtube.com/communitychurch
Roku or Apple TV App: Community Church Oshkosh
If you are new and joining us online, please go to community-church.com/welcome to fill out the form. We would love to connect with you.
Check out these photos from last Sunday at CCO.
